Coastal Culture films capture the essence of nature's reign. With a deep and diverse human history, the coast is a reflection of rich heritage and stories.

In the heart of Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation is developing ecosystem monitoring and action programs, finding strength in stories and culture, and emerging as a stewardship leader in Canada. Made with exquisite footage, this is a meditative and deeply moving story about indigenous resurgence and reviving human connection with the land and ocean that we call home.&nbsp; —ML

Keepers of the Land

In the waters off the remote island of Iluulux̂ or so called Unalaska, Alaska, toxic algal blooms are increasingly infecting filter feeding shellfish with unknown causation. After a community member died from eating blue mussels, a staple cultural food, Unangax̂ scientist Shayla began working with her tribe to research and understand the harmful blooms and what can hopefully be done about them. Illuminating the profound connection between the Unangax̂ people and their environment, Usugilix Awakun showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of a culture in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Usugilix Awakun

Pause, take a deep breath, and walk along Konstantinus as he guides you through the lavish nature of Batanta Island, Indonesia. Let his passion and love for the environment inspire you. The natural world isn’t just a story to be told. It’s our home. It’s our shared world, worth dedicating one’s life to protect. Watch as Konstantinus does just that. &nbsp; —JA

Konstantinus' Legacy - Awakening the Love for Nature

Horseshoe crabs have been on the planet for 450 million years, but when rack and bag oyster farms are built in the same waters the horseshoe crabs travel through, scientists must investigate whether the crabs can still complete their life cycle. This is a story about researchers, farmers, and conservationists working together to preserve crucial New Jersey coastal ecosystems, while maintaining sustainable food production in the Delaware Bay.

Life on the Edge - Exploring New Jersey's Coastal Ecosystems

Island Lobsterman is the story of Malcolm Fernald, who, with his father Dan, lobsters the waters in the Acadia region of Maine. This film is about the unique lifestyle they lead and the challenges they face. The island they live on, Little Cranberry, is only a mile an a half long and a mile wide, but has been the home to generations of Fernalds, all of whom were lobster fishermen. In recent years they have enjoyed record catches as climate change has driven lobsters northwards up the East Coast, but they've started to see a decline from the same force as waters become too warm. They discuss this and other threats, and how despite these, they see their fishery as very sustainable for years to come. They describe why, starting with the ethics and practices of lobstermen like them with whom they share the waters and cooperate.

Island Lobsterman

An investigation to understand the impacts of the fish farms industry on the West coast of Vancouver Island.

Salmon Secrets

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